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How to get fromKathmandu to Pokhara, Eastern Rukumby plane, taxi, bus, night bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Kathmandu to Pokhara, Eastern Rukum by plane, taxi, bus, night bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Surkhet, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Surkhet (SKH)plane plane KTM - SKH
    2. Take the taxi from Surkhet (SKH) to Pokhara, Eastern Rukumtaxi taxi
    6h 8m
    $187–482

  2. Drive 439.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara, Eastern Rukumcar car 439.5 km
    8h 1m
    $57–82

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Sajya Yatayat Depot to Kushmabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Galeshwor to Pokhara, Eastern Rukumtaxi taxi
    20h 42m
    $147–187

  4. Night bus, taxi

    1. Take the night bus from Gongabu Bus Park,Kathmandu to Beninightbus night bus
    2. Take the taxi from Galeshwor to Pokhara, Eastern Rukumtaxi taxi
    15h 2m
    $149–191

  5. Fly to Nepalgunj Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Nepalgunj Airport (KEP)plane plane KTM - KEP
    2. Drive from Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) to Pokhara, Eastern Rukumcar car
    6h 33m
    $187–217

  6. Fly to Bhairawa, drive

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhairawa (BWA)plane plane KTM - BWA
    2. Drive from Bhairawa (BWA) to Pokhara, Eastern Rukumcar car
    6h 34m
    $131–160

  7. Fly to Pokhara Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Pokhara Airport (PKR)plane plane KTM - PKR
    2. Drive from Pokhara Airport (PKR) to Pokhara, Eastern Rukumcar car
    6h 37m
    $135–170

  8. Night bus, taxi via Bafal

    1. Take the night bus from Bafal to Beninightbus night bus
    2. Take the taxi from Galeshwor to Pokhara, Eastern Rukumtaxi taxi
    17h 52m
    $149–191

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Surkhet (SKH) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 581 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Pokhara, Eastern Rukum, Lumbini Province, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Pokhara, Eastern Rukum. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Surkhet (SKH), then take the taxi to Pokhara, Eastern Rukum. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kushma, take the bus to Galeshwor, then take the taxi to Pokhara, Eastern Rukum.

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